10 Movies You Either Love or Hate: Marmite Films

Top 10 movies that divide opinion - you either love them or hate them... 

There's usually a generic trend when it comes to a movie - it's either good, or bad  - and how far left or right to that scale varies from person-to-person.  But, in some cases, a movie can seriously divide opinion - you either love it, or you can't bear it. 

Here are 10 well-known movies that have certainly divided opinion over the years. We like to call them "Marmite Movies" - you either love them or you hate them... 

mother! (2017)

Darren Aronofsky, director of such films The Fountain and Requiem for a Dream, knows exactly how to polarise an audience, but when it comes to dividing opinions, he absolutely nailed it with his 2017 film, mother!.

Sideways (2004)

Alexander Payne directed what many moviegoers call a masterpiece, but not all people who watched this 2004 classic held the film in such high regard. As great as much of the script is, it's easy to see how the characters in this drawn-out film can be difficult to like. You really do need to be fully invested in the characters to appreciate the not-so-obvious beauty of this film. 

 

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

2001: A Space Odyssey is noted for its scientifically accurate depiction of space flight, pioneering special effects, and ambiguous imagery. Stanley Kubrick avoided conventional cinematic and narrative techniques; dialogue is used sparingly, and there are long sequences accompanied only by music. It's a magnificent movie for some, and a complete bore for others.

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

A Clockwork Orange was met with polarised reviews from critics and was controversial due to its depictions of graphic violence. After it was cited as having inspired copycat acts of violence, the film was withdrawn from British cinemas at Kubrick's behest, and it was also banned in several other countries. This alone played a big factor in this movie's legacy, but for some, it is still seen as an overdrawn bore fest, rather than the masterpiece so many hail it to be. 

Vanilla Sky (2001)

The remake of the Spanish movie, Open Your Eyes, was met with mixed views upon its release in 2001. Seen by some as one of Tom Cruise's best films, others thought it to be more of a flop than anything else. You'll either love this head spinner of a movie, or you'll find it rather underwhelming. 

The Village (2004)

An isolated town lives in fear of an unknown monster from the surrounding woods. But when one from the community is badly injured, a blind girl sets out into the woods to find help from beyond. The storyline to The Village seemed intriguing, but many felt the delivery of this movie was off, and slightly comical, at times. Many felt it didn't quite live up to its trailers. 

Lost In Translation (2003)

Well, you'll either love this one, or you'll think it's a bit overdrawn. In much the same way as Sideways, you really do need to be fully invested in the characters of Lost In Translation to appreciate the beauty of this film, and the connection its two main characters have with each other.  

Romeo + Juliet (1996)

Baz Luhrmann's modern adaptation of Romeo and Juliet divided opinion right from the off, with many fans claiming it to be a fresh and well constructed update of a Shakespeare classic. Other fans, however, weren't so impressed, finding the movie tacky, rushed, and too far off the original in feel and tone. 

The Happening (2008)

M. Night Shyamalan has made a habit out of making Marmite moves, and his 2008 hit, The Happening, is no exception. This slow-burner, starring Mark Wahlberg, keeps its audience in suspense throughout, but for some viewers, the climax doesn't offer enough climax. But, for other viewers, the movie is regarded as one of Shyamalan's best flicks. 

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Christopher Nolan's final movie in his Batman trilogy seems to get th most flack, which is understandable considering just how impactful the first two movies were. How the heck do you follow on from The Dark Knight? If The Dark Night Rises didn't have the pressure of the previous two movies, then it would probably have got more love and credit from moviegoers. 

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